Qld Premier ‘Admits’ to being a Republican

While talking about the Queen of Australia’s one-day visit to Brisbane on 24 October, Anna Bligh was described as “admitting” she supported a Republic, also commenting that “she recognised the Queen as head of state and would pay ‘appropriate’ respects”.  It is also clear that the Queensland Government has one eye firmly on the revenue potential attaching to a celebrity visit.  [brisbanetimes.com.au accessed 10 0ctober 2011]